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This year's convention offers more than 130 workshops on everything from raising children to financial planning to helping a struggling learner!

FOR DADS

The Power of a Father’s Blessing
~ Mark Holden (Session 1)

What Wives Wish Their Husbands Knew About Homeschooling
~ Scott Somerville (Session 1)

The Homeschooling Father
~ Michael Farris (Session 4)

The Father’s Role in Home Education
~ Mark Holden (Session 6)

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ENCOURAGEMENT

In the Beginning, God Created; In the End, Sovereignty Wins
~ Richard Swenson (Session 2)

How to Be More Motivated Than an Olympic Champion
~ Jamie Lash (Session 3)

Learned Helplessness: How to Defeat Self-Defeating Thoughts
~ Jamie Lash (Session 4)

Using Failures as Stepping Stones for Success
~ Jamie Lash (Session 5)

When Smoke Gets in Your Eyes
~ Susan Chrisman (Session 5)

One People: The People of God
~ Eric Burges  (Session 5)

Trusting God in Times of Trial
~ Jamie Lash (Session 6)

Future Trends: Understanding Our Times
~ Richard Swenson (Session 6)

Vision for Struggling Moms
~ Rick Boyer (Session 6)

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ENGLISH AND WRITING

Δ Changing Lives with Words
~ Dynamic Literacy (Session 1)

Evaluate Student Writing: You Don’t Have to Be an English Major!
~ Janice Campbell (Session 1)

Simplified Grammar                          
~ Joyce Herzog (Session 2)

Δ Using Sequential Spelling in Your Homeschool
~ Wave 3 Learning, Inc. (Session 2)

Δ Secrets of Great Spelling
~ Latin Road/Phonics Road (Session 3)

Δ Experience Excellence in Writing
~ Institute for Excellence in Writing (Session 3)

Δ Introducing Analytical Grammar
~ Analytical Grammar, Inc. (Session 4)

Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Essay?
~ Janice Campbell (Session 5)

Δ Breathing Life into Your Language Arts
~ Total Language Plus (Session 6)

Δ The Most Fascinating Discussion of Grammar in the History of the World (or Your Money Back)
~ Write at Home (Session 6)

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FINANCES

Make, Manage, and Fulfill: Implementing God’s Plan for Your Finances
~ Chuck Bentley (Thursday 2:30 – 5:30 p.m.)

Creative Ways to Increase Your Income
~ Chuck Bentley (Session 1)

Budget Is a Dirty Word
~ Carol Topp (Session 2)

How to Teach Kids About Managing Money (When You’re Not Doing So Great Yourself)  
~ Carol Topp (Session 4)

Homeschooling on a Shoestring Budget: Finding Resources to Fit Your Family
~ Joyce Burges (Session 6)

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FOREIGN LANGUAGE

Δ Rosetta Stone Homeschool Foreign Language Curriculum
~ Rosetta Stone (Session 1)

Δ Effective Computer-Assisted Foreign Language Learning
~ Tell Me More Homeschool Foreign Languages (Session 2)

Δ Fun Activities for Foreign Language
~ Bilingual Books, Inc. (Session 4)

Δ Now the Answer to All of Your Foreign Language Needs for All Grades (Pre-K4-12)!
~ La Clase Divertida  (Session 6)

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HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT

Is America One Nation Under God?
~ Rick Green (Session 1)

Δ Do I Have to Take U.S. Government?
~ Zeezok Publishing (Session 2)

Restoring America's Constitution
~ Rick Green (Session 3)

Δ Weaving History with His-Story
~ Biblioplan for Families (Session 4)

Influence of the Bible in America
~ Rick Green  (Session 5)

Passing the Torch of Freedom
~ Rick Green  (Session 6)

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HOME AND TIME MANAGEMENT

A Home Educator’s Guide to Scheduling and Planning
~ Susan Chrisman  (Session 1)

Δ Well-Planned Day - Yes, It Is Possible
~ Home Educating Family Publishing (Session 1)

Making It All Happen
~ Marilyn Boyer (Session 2)

Order in the House! Peace Vs. Chaos in the Home
~ Tracy Klicka (Session 3)

Δ Do Not Eat the Bread of Idleness
~ Bread Beckers (Session 4)

Modern Families on a Treadmill: Run Over by High-Speed Good Intentions
~ Richard Swenson (Session 5) 

Preparing for Perilous Times
~ Knight’s Book Knook (Session 5)

How to Stay Motivated, Confident, and Organized While Homeschooling
~ Mary Schofield (Session 6)

Structuring the Day with Infants and Toddlers in the Home
~ Kerin Morgan (Session 6)

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HOMESCHOOLING - BEGINNERS

Introduction to Homeschooling
~ Yvonne Bunn (Thursday 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.)

How to Begin: What You Really Need to Know
~ Yvonne Bunn (Thursday 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.)

Know the Law: Notifying and Testing Demystified
~ Yvonne Bunn (Thursday 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.)

Choosing and Using Curriculum
~ Joyce Herzog (Thursday 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.)

A Home Educator’s Guide to Scheduling and Planning
~ Susan Chrisman  (Session 1)

Beyond Books: Variety & Customization in Our Teaching Methods
~ Marcia Somerville (Session 2)

Understanding Teaching and Learning Styles
~ Debbie Strayer (Session 3)

How to Stay Motivated, Confident, and Organized While Homeschooling
~ Mary Schofield (Session 6)

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HOMESCHOOLING - GENERAL  

Secrets Teachers Never Tell
~ Joyce Herzog (Session 1)

Five Reasons Moms Quit School—and How You Can Keep from Becoming a Dropout
~ Tracy Klicka (Session 1)

Δ Teach Your Child Music
~ Ebaru Publishing (Session 2)

Δ The Classical Education Journey
~ Classical Conversations (Session 2)

Δ Combining Classical Education, Charlotte Mason, and Unit Studies with a Christian Perspective
~ My Father’s World (Session 3)

Δ Planning Field Trips on a Budget!
~ Kids Love Travel Educational Resources  (Session 3)

What Is Education?
~ Susan Chrisman  (Session 4)

Bible and the Three Rs for Elementary-Age Children
~ Mary Schofield (Session 5)

What Do My Child’s Test Scores Really Mean?
~ Sarah Olbris (Session 5)

The Law—Is Homeschooling Secure?
~ Yvonne Bunn (Session 5)

From Passion to Calling
~ Joyce Herzog (Session 6)

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HOMESCHOOLING - TEACHING/LEARNING

Δ The Unified Approach to Teaching
~ Geography Matters (Session 1)

Beyond Books: Variety & Customization in Our Teaching Methods
~ Marcia Somerville (Session 2)

Δ Excite, Unite, Delight
~ Joyceherzog.com (Session 3)

Understanding Teaching and Learning Styles
~ Debbie Strayer (Session 3)

The Natural Approach to Teaching Thinking
~ Debbie Strayer (Session 4)

The Brain, Memory, and Learning
~ Carlita Boyles (Session 5)

Δ Raising Kids Who Love to Learn
~ Sonlight Curriculum (Session 6)

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MARRIAGE

Making Marriage Work While Homeschooling
~ Eric Burges  (Session 2)

How to Build a Storm-Proof Marriage
~ Dr. S.M. Davis (Session 5)

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MATHEMATICS

Δ Saxon and Singapore: Understanding Two Top Homeschool Math Approaches
~ Saxon Homeschool (Session 1)

Teaching Mathematics as a Language: What Gets Lost in the Translation?
~ Tom Clark (Session 3)

Δ Math You See and Understand
~ Math U See (Session 4)

Identifying and Avoiding the Trouble Spots in Math
~ Tom Clark (Session 5)

Δ Winning the Math Battle with RightStart Mathematics Games
~ RightStart Mathematics (Session 6)

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MEDIA

Media Choices: Convictions or Compromise?
~ Phillip Telfer (Thursday 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.)

Regaining Focus in an Age of Digital Distractions
~ Phillip Telfer (Session 2)

Handle with Care: Family Conflicts over Media & Entertainment
~ Phillip Telfer (Session 3)

Finding Freedom in a Media-Captive Culture
~ Phillip Telfer (Session 4)

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MULTI-LEVEL TEACHING

Activities for Families Learning Together
~ Carlita Boyles (Session 1)

Tips for Teaching a Houseful
~ Marcia Somerville (Session 4)

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PARENTING - ALL AGES

Raising Cain Without Killing Abel—A Look at Sibling Rivalry
~ Rick Boyer (Session 1)

Anger: The Destroyer
~ Dr. S.M. Davis (Session 1)

Decisions That Keep You Away from Home
~ Mark Holden (Session 2)

Three Key Elements of Successful Parenting
~ Dr. S.M. Davis (Session 2)

Δ Raising Accountable Kids One Step at a Time
~ Accountable Kids  (Session 3)

Δ What’s Most Important for Your Child?
~ Gospel for Asia (Session 3)

The Place of Discipline in Successful Child Training
~ Mark Holden (Session 4)

Habit Training: Key to Maintaining Your Sanity
~ Susan Chrisman (Session 6)

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PARENTING - LITTLE ONES

Benefits of Infant and Toddler Training
~ Kerin Morgan (Session 1)

Preschool and Kindergarten Education at Home - Part 1
~ Susan Chrisman (Session 2)

Preschool and Kindergarten Education at Home - Part 2
~ Susan Chrisman (Session 3)

Home Educating with Babies and Toddlers and Loving It
~ Marilyn Boyer (Session 4)

Structuring the Day with Infants and Toddlers in the Home
~ Kerin Morgan (Session 6)

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FOR PARENTS OF TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS

The High School Transcript: It's Easier Than You Think
~ Janice Campbell (Thursday 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.)

Vision and Victory for Youth  
~ Rick Boyer (Session 2)

Homeschooling Through High School
~ Janice Campbell (Session 2)

Junior High Needs
~ Mary Schofield (Session 3)

Straight Talk About College: What You Need to Know Before You Go and After You Get There
~ Jonathan Brush  (Session 3)

Choosing Curriculum for Junior and Senior High School
~ Mary Schofield (Session 4)

A Journey of Grace: Coming Alongside Your Child in the Teen Years
~ Tracy Klicka (Session 4)

Financial Aid: A Road Map to Get You Through the Wilderness
~ Lee Andes (Session 4)

Δ Planning for High School and Beyond
~ University of Nebraska-Lincoln Independent Study High School (Session 5)

How to Lead Teens
~ Scott Somerville (Session 5)

Micro Business for Teenagers: Starting a Micro Business - Part 1
~ Carol Topp (Session 5)

Micro Business for Teenagers: Money and Taxes - Part 2
~ Carol Topp (Session 6)

How to Avoid Defrauding in Courtship or Betrothal
~ Dr. S.M. Davis  (Session 6)

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RAISING DAUGHTERS AND SONS

Raising Lovely Daughters in Today‘s World
~ Joyce Burges (Session 1)

Homeschooling Boys, or “Momma, Wanna See a Snake?”
~ Janice Campbell (Session 6)

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READING

Black Books Forever
~ Joyce Burges  (Session 4)

Decoding the Classics: How to Read, Enjoy, and Teach Great Literature
~ Janice Campbell (Session 4)

Δ The Struggling Reader! Am I Emphasizing the Right Things?
~ The Struggling Reader (Session 5)

The Power of Storytelling: Bringing Learning to Life
~ Rick Boyer (Session 5)

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SCIENCE

How Big Is God?
~ Diego Rodriguez  (Thursday 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.)

Δ “Teaching” the Junior High & High School Sciences at Home
~ Apologia (Session 2)

Classical Astronomy
~ Diego Rodriguez (Session 3)

Δ Why Compost? Hands-On Learning, Science Lessons, and More!
~ Biome in a Box  (Session 4)

How Big Is God?
~ Diego Rodriguez  (Session 4)

Δ Home School Astronomy Presentation
~ Home School Astronomy (Session 5)

Astronomy in the Bible
~ Diego Rodriguez (Session 6)

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FOR SUPPORT GROUP LEADERS

Top 10 Leadership Tips
~ Mary Schofield Support Group Leader Luncheon

Help! My Homeschool Group Is Growing
~ Carol Topp (Session 3)

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STRUGGLING LEARNERS/SPECIAL NEEDS

Strategies for Teaching Children with Communication Challenges
~ Judi Munday (Session 1)

Δ Curriculum for Hands-On, Creative, and Gifted Learners
~ Moving Beyond the Page (Session 1)

Developing Independent Learners
~ Judi Munday (Session 2

Teach When Your Child Is Ready to Learn
~ Carlita Boyles (Session 2)

Learning in Spite of Labels
~ Joyce Herzog  (Session 3)

Encouragement and Strategies for Challenged Parents
~ Carlita Boyles (Session 4)

Rx for YOUR Special Needs
~ Joyce Herzog (Session 5)

Δ Ways to Help Nonstandard Learners
~ BJU Press/Precept Marketing Group (Session 5)

Δ Dealing with the Distractibility in Your Sidetracked Child
~ Vintage Remedies (Session 6)

Using Effective Instruction and Performance-Based Teaching
~ Judi Munday (Session 6)

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FOR TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS

Anger: The Destroyer
~ Dr. S.M. Davis (Session 1)

Creative Ways to Increase Your Income
~ Chuck Bentley (Session 1)

Is America One Nation Under God?
~ Rick Green (Session 1)

Vision and Victory for Youth
~ Rick Boyer (Session 2)

Regaining Focus in an Age of Digital Distractions
~ Phillip Telfer (Session 2)

How to Be More Motivated Than an Olympic Champion
~ Jamie Lash (Session 3)

Restoring America's Constitution
~ Rick Green (Session 3)

Classical Astronomy
~ Diego Rodriguez (Session 3)

Straight Talk About College: What You Need to Know Before You Go and After You Get There
~ Jonathan Brush  (Session 3)

Finding Freedom in a Media-Captive Culture
~ Phillip Telfer (Session 4)

How Big Is God?  
~ Diego Rodriguez  (Session 4)

Influence of the Bible in America
~ Rick Green  (Session 5)

Modern Families on a Treadmill: Run Over by High-Speed Good Intentions
~ Richard Swenson (Session 5)

Micro Business for Teenagers: Starting a Micro Business - Part 1
~ Carol Topp (Session 5)

Passing the Torch of Freedom
~ Rick Green  (Session 6)

Astronomy in the Bible
~ Diego Rodriguez (Session 6)

Micro Business for Teenagers: Money and Taxes - Part 2
~ Carol Topp (Session 6)

How to Avoid Defrauding in Courtship or Betrothal
~ Dr. S.M. Davis (Session 6)

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THURSDAY SPECIAL CONVENTION FEATURES

Make, Manage, and Fulfill: Implementing God’s Plan for Your Finances
~ Chuck Bentley (Thursday 2:30 – 5:00 p.m.)

How Big Is God?
~ Diego Rodriguez  (Thursday 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.)

Media Choices: Convictions or Compromise?
~ Phillip Telfer (Thursday 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.)

The High School Transcript: It's Easier Than You Think
~ Janice Campbell (Thursday 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.)

Focus on the Family's The Truth Project
~ Stan John (Thursday 4:30 – 7:30 p.m.)
Note: There is an additional registration and $79 fee to cover the cost of the DVDs given at the completion of the training.

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